Identity
Category :
Arbre remarquable
Latin name :
Sorbus aria
French name :
Sorbier blanc / Alouchier
Dutch name :
Meelbes
English name :
Whitebeam
Family :
Rosaceae
Height :
7 m
Targeted height :
This species can grow up to 15–25 m
Diameter of the crown :
9 m
Trunk circumference :
Expected circumference :
300 cm
Expected longevity :
Can live for 150–200 years
Origin / Indigenous
grows spontaneously in high Belgium
Favorite soil :
Limestone, fairly dry
Favorite climate
Temperate
Usefulness and services of the tree :
Enhances the landscape :
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Enhances the biodiversity :
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Provide oxygen :
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Purify the air :
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Filter the water :
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Prevents flooding :
Stores carbon :
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Softens the climate :
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Limits soil erosion :
Does good, heals :
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Illustrated botany © Wikimedia Commons
